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- Pennsylvania School Officials Ignored Asbestos Exposure
Oct 15, 2020
Most Pennsylvanians understand the dangers of blue-collar work. This manual labor tests your physical skill as well as your ability to withstand physical stressors. Years ago, this work exposed people to incredibly harmful substances like asbestos and lead, causing mesothelioma and brain damage. Since then, research has revealed the carcinogenic nature of asbestos, prompting regulations and limits. Though the U.S. has not completely banned asbestos, few industries still use the substance. Many older buildings still...Read More - FDA approves new treatment for pleural mesothelioma
Oct 15, 2020
Pennsylvania residents who are or were exposed to the mineral asbestos, whether on the job or through a household product, run the risk of developing an aggressive cancer called mesothelioma. Among the different kinds is one called malignant pleural mesothelioma, which affects a certain lining found in the lungs, heart and other organs. It’s a rare cancer with only a few treatment options. Many patients are only diagnosed at a late stage. FDA approves new...Read More - New technology has resulted in earlier detection of mesothelioma
Oct 1, 2020
Mesothelioma has long been known as a disease that takes many years to manifest before it can be detected. Victims have it for decades before they realize it, and even more do not know it until they are in the final stages of the cancer that has no cure. However, the sooner it is detected, the better the treatment options for those victims going forward. They will eventually succumb to the disease, but it can...Read More - Treatment options for patients with mesothelioma
Sep 30, 2020
People living in Pennsylvania with mesothelioma have a few treatment options. Some patients are eligible for surgery to remove the cancer from their bodies. However, if the cancer is too widespread, surgery might be ordered to remove part of the cancer or alleviate certain symptoms. Some patients undergo chemotherapy to reduce the size of the cancer and experience relief from symptoms. If none of those treatments work, a doctor might prescribe alternative treatments like targeted...Read More - Caring for a loved one with mesothelioma
Sep 18, 2020
If a loved one in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been diagnosed with the rare, aggressive cancer called mesothelioma, you may be at a loss as to how to provide support. It’s certainly not something to do alone. The first step that experts recommend, then, is to bring together family, friends and community members to create a support team. Members can take turns feeding the patient, providing transportation to appointments, and other tasks. The reason for focused...Read More - The facts on short-term asbestos exposure
Sep 12, 2020
Asbestos is a potentially dangerous substance that is used in many industries. Being exposed to it can raise a person’s risk of developing mesothelioma. Short-term asbestos exposure in Pennsylvania refers to incidents involving exposure that last several days. It may cause health issues in the future, but the chance of complications is low. Levels of asbestos exposure In 2016, there were 40,000 deaths from asbestos, according to stats from the International Commission of Occupational Health...Read More - Signs of mesothelioma from asbestos exposure
Sep 2, 2020
Pennsylvania residents could potentially develop mesothelioma as they age due to previous asbestos exposure. This exposure can happen in a wide variety of environments, including working in factories that were equipped with asbestos insulation or buildings containing asbestos construction materials. Asbestos was outlawed several decades ago as an accepted product, but the long-term impact for those who were exposed is still an ongoing problem. Any veteran could potentially develop mesothelioma if they were stationed on...Read More - Asbestos exposure could bring forth severe health problems
Aug 29, 2020
Many decades ago, asbestos was common in homes, offices, ships and other environments. Today, the dangers of asbestos are well-known, but older buildings in Pennsylvania and West Virginia may still contain asbestos. People who are unaware that asbestos exists in their home may not realize they are breathing in the material. Over time, asbestos exposure could cause illnesses, including mesothelioma cancer. Anyone worried about asbestos-related illnesses may find it worthwhile to learn about exposure risks...Read More - Study examines new treatment for mesothelioma
Aug 28, 2020
People in Pennsylvania who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma have a type of cancer that affects the lining of organs, such as the lungs and heart. Mesothelioma is often not discovered until its late stages, and treatment can be difficult. A study at Nagoya University in Japan has found that a treatment called near-infrared phototherapy may help. The study The study was done on human cell lines and on mice, but the therapy has not...Read More - The different types of asbestos
Aug 28, 2020
Mesothelioma and other asbestos diseases in Pennsylvania are are caused by exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a fibrous mineral that falls into two primary classes and six types. While some of the types of asbestos are considered to be more hazardous than others, all have been linked to asbestos diseases. Amphibole mineral family of asbestos Asbestos types that fall in the amphibole mineral family are noted for their sharp structures and the ease of inhalation...Read More